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Bank of America is offering new customers a $75 bonus for opening new My Access Checking Accounts.

Analysis of prepaid card industry has found that the rising popularity of prepaid cards are having a major impact on the profits of Visa and MasterCard.

Larry Flanagan, chief marketing officer and executive vice president, of MasterCard Worldwide, has been announced as a speaker at the Global Sports Industry Summit in Paris, France from September 28 – October 1.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation are founding a $16 million program through Opportunity International to provide access to savings accounts and agricultural loans in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

MasterCard has announced that they will be the inaugural sponsor of the American Payroll Association’s Money Matters National Education Day on Sept. 9, 2010 during National Payroll Week.

Plastic Cash International and MasterCard will now be offering MYPLASH open-loop prepaid gift cards and reloadable prepaid gift cards.

Discover has earned its 13th consecutive 1st place ranking in the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index. The Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index examines customer satisfaction and loyalty with 518 brands in 71 different consumer categories.

Hyatt and Chase have announced a multi-year partnership to create a Visa credit card to offer consumers reward points through Hyatt’s global loyalty program, Hyatt Gold Passport.

Carroll school district, located in Southlake, Texas, is hoping to launch a Dragon affinity credit card to support the school district. Administrators have taken a proposal for an exclusive five-year contract with Capital One to school trustees.

Visa has announced that it will expand its No Signature Required program to include 98% of retailers on purchases of $25 or less.

Starbucks has announced that they have decided to not renew the Duetto Visa Card that began in 2003 and is a partnership with Chase Bank. Consumers will not lose any stored reward value on the credit card.

Bancorp Bank Payment Solutions Group of Bancorp Bank has joined with InsurCard to offer consumers an instant issue prepaid card to North American Risk Services for their property and workers compensation claims.

Bank of America just announced they reached a milestone on their journey to becoming a more user-friendly company. The company has reached over 1 million “Clarity Commitments”, a new one-page summary mailed out to potential homebuyers.

The MasterCard Foundation and the Equity Group Foundation launched a new scholarship program to provide $4.6 million in educational support to 676 Kenyan students over the next five years.

Credit card hackers steal credit data from the hotel industry more than any other industry.

The Subaru Platinum MasterCard from Chase offers rewards in Subaru dollars. Cardholders will earn 3% in Subaru Reward Dollars with a maximum of $500 per year.

The Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card from Chase has introduced enhanced rewards for the frequent-guest program.

As the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics approach companies are searching for new ways to connect to the Olympic spirit.

Many New Year’s resolutions were made to reduce debt and improve financial stability, but now people have to figure out how to make the resolutions happen. An improved credit score is possible in 5 steps that many consumers forget to take.

American Express, Bank of America, Capital One, Chase and Citibank have all announced plans to allow cardholders to redeem reward points for cash donations to various relief organizations in Haiti.

Even though many consumers were feeling the credit crunch, many still used credit cards more than they had planned to during the holiday season a survey from Consumer Reports found.

A new card for Chicago Cubs fans has been released by Bank of America. The Major League Baseball Extra Bases Credit card now features the Cubs logo and offers rewards for all fans.

American Express and Lowe’s have partnered to launch Lowe’s Business Rewards Card, a credit card for small business owners, in March.

The Bank of America Upromise MasterCard offers $25 in college savings after the first qualified purchase with the card, 2% additional college savings on gas purchases at Exxon and Mobile, and 1% savings on all other purchases.

Knowledgeable consumers need to know their credit score but many companies offering for purchase credit reports require ongoing enrollment.

Bank of America has introduced a new line of credit cards with the BankAmericard Rewards Visa Signature cards. The new BankAmericard Visas offer a 0% APR for the first 7 to 10 billing cycles on purchases, balance transfers and direct deposits.

Chase bank offers Chase Freedom Credit Cardholders a constant 1% cash back on all purchases and 3% cash back on purchases in different categories during each quarter.

The Nation has been putting out weekly magazines since 1865 and is America’s oldest weekly magazine. But as print journalism struggles to keep afloat, The Nation is turning to a branded Visa Platinum Rewards Card to help pay bills.

Most junk mail, or perceived junk mail, is quickly tossed aside before ever being opened. Bank and credit card notices often end up in that junk mail pile.

The Citi CashReturns MasterCard offers unlimited cash back for cardholders. The rewards card offers 1% cash back on every purchase and a 20% bonus on cash back rewards earned on all purchases for the first 12 months.

The Bank of America Rainbow Card Platinum Plus Visa is a tool in the fight for equality and civil rights for gay and lesbian communities.

For consumers with low credit scores or no credit history, a secured credit card can be one of the best options to build a healthier credit history. Secured credit cards require a deposit to be made to act as the credit line in case of missed payments.

Bank and America is continuing its Museums on Us program into the new year offering free admission to participating museums Jan. 2, and 3 with a Bank of America ATM credit or check card and a valid Photo ID.

Citigroup has announced the end to a nearly 10-year relationship with Zales’ jewelers. Citigroup will not be renewing the company’s private-label credit card when it expires in March of 2010.

Disney and Chase have partnered to release a new Disney Rewards Visa Debit Card. The new card will give card carriers similar rewards to the Disney Rewards Chase Credit Card but is instead, linked to a debit account.

Marfin Laiki Bank of Cyprus has worked with TSYS payment services firm to launch a new Visa card exclusively for the women of Cyprus.

Accor Hotels and MasterCard are partnering to offer MasterCard cardholders exclusive hotel deals and chances to win a variety of prize packages.

Sales reports show modest gains over the 2008 holiday season but sales are still low. November sales showed a surprising 1.3% increase but surveys show that shoppers still plan to spend less this holiday season than usual.

Visa has made the decision to terminate services to 100 merchants using questionable marketing called negative options to scam customers. The most common scam is billing customers for what appeared to be a free trial of a new product.

Virgin Atlantic Airways is meeting competitors mileage offers by now offering up to 65,000 bonus miles for first year Virgin Atlantic American Express Card holders.

Blippy, a new internet service, allows users to publish credit card transactions to a social network.

As part of changing credit card legislation the Federal Reserve is proposing new laws that will require retailers who offer a store-issued credit card to verify the consumer’s ability to pay off debts.

American Express will soon launch Zync, a new charge card, for consumers in their 20’s. As a charge card Zync will require cardholders to pay the account off in full each month but will have lower fees.

Many airlines are offering frequent flier members bonus miles by making purchases at partnering retailers. By planning ahead shoppers can buy holiday gifts and begin saving for upcoming travel.

EA Sports and Visa are launching a prepaid debit card with a reward program. The program will let sports fans earn points to buy EA Sports games. Card users will receive reward points for all purchases made with the card.

Shopping sales over the Black Friday set new records despite declining shopper traffic. ShppperTrak reported that weekend sales increased 1.6% but that shopper traffic declined 1.1%.

New England Patriots fans can now show their support with an NFL Extra Points Platinum Plus Visa card from Bank of America.

Charge Large is a new board game inspired by the collapse of the credit card industry and the rise of predatory lending practices.

The United States central bank has faced criticism for not protecting consumers from risky lending practices so now they are sponsoring advertisements before movie previews at 12 theaters in major cities around the country. The ads will run Nov. 27 – Dec.

Citigroup has agreed to sell its Diners Club North America credit-card business to Bank of Montreal ending a 28-year relationship to the world’s first charge card.

As Salvation Army volunteers head to their holiday posts in front of stores with bells and red kettles they will now be able to accept credit card donations.

Some Citibank credit card holders will now be able to avoid paying interest on credit cards by meeting a monthly spending limit. The move coincides with interest rate increases planned ahead of changing credit card legislation.

American Express has announced plans to buy Revolution Money from America Online founder Steve Case. Revolution Money is an online payment system that offers free online money transfers and PIN-based cards with significantly lower merchant fees.

Visa announced that it will release a new Reloadable Prepaid Debit Card that will be available in Winn-Dixie supermarkets next month.

Facebook users have a new tool, the MasterCard Priceless Gift Finder, to help them find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on the shopping list.

A quarterly survey conducted by the Federal Reserve found that banks have plans to increase rates, reduce credit limits and to raise annual fees as new laws take effect.

Many credit cards offer consumer benefits that cardholders may not be aware of. These benefits aren’t often used but can save consumers hundreds to thousands of dollars if used correctly.

New statistics from the Federal Reserve show that the annual revolving consumer credit debt fell 13.3% in September. That drop might indicate that consumers are paying debt off and using credit less.

OfficeMax is offering more than office supplies with the new OfficeMax Visa Signature and Rewards credit card issued by U.S. Bank.

Visa is in the process of eliminating the requirement for signatures on credit card transactions by April 2013. Visa is transitioning to embedded security chips and PIN’s for increased consumer security.

The new Platinum Zero secured Visa credit card is ideal for consumers with a limited credit history or a poor credit score. The card allows consumers to set their own credit limit by making a secured deposit from $500 to $5000.

A new study by Pew Charitable Trust found that credit unions offer consumers the best credit cards in a time when bank offers are less attractive.

Amazon is offering consumers a new route to easier online payments with less hassle through PayPhrase. PayPhrase links Amazon and other online retailers to one card represented by a customized phrase and PIN.

Australian airline, Jetstar, announced the launch of Jetstar MasterCard, a new low-rate credit card that earns Jetstar dollars and is exempt from flight booking fees. Consumers can begin applying for the card on Oct. 29, 2009.

Designer Kim Young Suk has created an all-in-one electronic card that can function as any credit or debit card as well as storing transaction information.

Viruses are spread from person to person as germs are transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces such as doors, desks, and money.

The Chicago Transit Authority board approved a new contract that will allow customers to pay at park-and-ride lots with credit rather than the current cash only system.

MasterCard launched Money Manager an online personal finance and budgeting service to help cardholders categorize and manage spending.

Bank of America recently announced that they will begin testing annual fees on nearly one percent of accounts. The fees will range from $29 to $99.

Major League Baseball and MasterCard Worlwide are extending their charitable partnership with Stand Up To Cancer through the 2009 postseason games.

American Express announced the launch of its Premier Rewards Gold Card, which provides single, double and triple rewards points for a variety of daily purchases.

As the economy fell so did many consumers’ credit scores as they increasingly turned to credit without being able to make minimum payments.

Bank of America has announced that the company will not hike credit card interest rates or fees to preempt the new industry reform laws that take effect in February.

Discover announced that gasoline and convenience-store retailer Hess will now accept Discover Zip payment devices at more than 870 locations in the eastern United States by the end of this year.

Suffolk County, New York investigators warn of a debit card scam in which credit union members are sent a text or voice message advising them their debit card has been deactivated.

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is fighting back against scam artists trying to benefit from consumers' financial struggles.

Bank of America is hosting museum admissions for cardholders around the country. Cardholders will receive free general admission into participating museums, zoos, science centers and other cultural centers as part of the "Museums on Us" program.

Companies have traditionally targeted college students as potential customers, but with new credit card regulations many companies are finding alternatives.

American Express announced it will eliminate monthly fees on gift cards. This decision goes beyond the legislation requiring limits on gift card fees and is likely to put pressure on competing gift card issuers to remove their fees as well.

Moody’s Investors Service reports that the United States charge-off rate fell to 10.52 percent, down more than .2 percent from June.

Stanford students now have the ability to use their student ID card as a credit card at various campus locations. The Stanford CardPlan is newly implemented and allows students to charge up to $1000 on the card.

Bank of America is offering its customers a cash reward for paying bills online. Current customers will receive $25 cash back for making two online bill payments within a 30-day period using an existing personal or small business checking account.

Many convenience stores, markets and coffee shops charge customers a fee for credit and debit purchases under $5.

Credit scores can take a dramatic tumble after events such as bankruptcy, divorce or loan defaults. While a strong credit score takes time to rebuild, there are some immediate steps that can be taken to move in the right direction.

Members of the Illinois Farm Bureau can apply for an IFB Visa through the Illinois Agricultural Association Credit Union and help support local agricultural programs.

The Citi PremierPass Elite MasterCard is offering new customers 20,000 reward points.

The prepaid MasterCard from AchieveCard offers 100 percent approval for customers, offering consumers a valuable financial tool.

Bank of America is introducing a new overdraft fee policy to take effect October 19. The new policy comes as the industry faces criticism for practices that are considered excessive and harmful to customers.

Chase is introducing a new line of business cards called, “Ink from Chase.” The line includes a charge card, Ink Bold, that must be paid in full each billing cycle.

The MasterCard Foundation and Women’s World Banking announced the creation of a WWB Center for Microfinance Leadership. WWB is a global network of microfinance institutions and banks that are dedicated to the economic empowerment of low-income women.

Whole Foods Market and Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market have decided to no longer accept checks at checkout.

Credit card thieves are revamping an old scam to steal credit card information from veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning military veterans that phone calls asking for credit card information is fraudulent and not from the VA.

The city of Alexandria, LA offered its residents a workshop to support education regarding making financially profitable choices and strengthening credit.

More than 20 million Chase credit cards have been updated with Blueprint - a set of tools to help cardholders control spending and reduce debt. The new program is in reaction to decreased consumer spending on credit cards as they try to lower debts.

Bank of America has announced the launch of a new Basic Visa card that offers the convenience of a credit card, but with one basic rate for all transactions. The rate will not change over the life of the account.

Barwood taxis, based out of Kensington, Maryland, will now allow riders to pay by credit card. Riders can swipe their own card via a terminal in the back seat.

Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank has predicted the credit-card industry will remain static in coming years as de-leveraging measures change the industry.

Finding the best credit card can be an arduous task. During a struggling economy, coupled with changes to the credit industry, the search can be near impossible.

The Institute of Consumer Financial Education, based out of San Diego, is offering a new credit education program that will allow those under 21 to qualify for credit.

The Amazon.com Rewards Visa card offers $30 cash back on an Amazon.com purchase within the first few days of purchase using the card and double reward points for all purchases made in the first 90 days.

Credit card users are granted a number of protections under new laws and regulations associated with the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act.

Bank of America’s new Add It Up program offers customers cash back on purchases made using Bank of America credit or debit card.

HSBC customers with an online savings account will earn $50 by opening an online payment account and making three HSBC Debit MasterCard purchases by Oct. 31, 2009.

Citi and Shell announced that the co-branded Shell MasterCard will reduce cash back rewards on fuel purchases from 3 percent to 1 percent.

National banks have long been considered to have an advantage by being able to offer more services at lower costs. But new banking and credit laws are making small, local banks more attractive.

Many people mistakenly believe that they aren’t at risk for identity theft since they don’t have many financial assets to steal. But credit card thieves aren’t just looking for money or access to credit cards.

New credit card laws taking effect in February 2010 will change the requirements for those under 21.

After a dramatic decrease in credit card mailings, credit card companies are responding with a new tactic. They are heavily marketing to more affluent consumers with premium credit cards.

Credit card companies currently require retail merchants to store credit card data from purchases. They are also required to invest heavily in technology and other safety measures to protect the credit information from data thieves.

Many consumers are seeing credit card limit reductions as card issuers try to protect themselves in a changing economy. But there are steps that card holders can take to prevent card limit reductions.

In a joint effort, Elvis Presley Enterprises and CardPartner will release a new Elvis Presley Visa affinity Platinum Rewards card. A majority of the proceeds from the affinity card will benefit the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation.

Debit card overdraft fees can hurt consumers who are already struggling financially. Banks allow debit card transactions that exceed available funds to successfully process as a courtesy to consumers and avoid embarrassing situations.

Many credit card users have used the same credit card for years. While having one card with a lengthy history helps boost a credit score, there might be benefits to shopping around for the best card options.

Debit cards are slowly becoming the card of choice for American consumers. Consumers are scaling back spending and trying to reduce debt by avoiding credit cards.

Consumers are trying to keep accounts as healthy as possible, as credit companies tighten restrictions and lower consumer limits in response to a struggling economy and new legislation.

Wal-Mart employees will no longer receive a paper paycheck. The retailer announced it will begin paying employees via direct deposit into a bank account or depositing into a MasterCard prepaid debit card account.

Discover was a customer favorite in many categories of the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 credit card satisfaction study.

Citi has launched Forward, a new credit card that will reward cardholders for healthy spending habits and maintaining a good credit history.

American Express launched a major advertising campaign on Tuesday, urging card users to "Take Charge."

The book, "A Survival Guide to Debt," authored by financial expert Mitchell Allen of the Debt Education and Certification Foundation, offers straight-forward financial advice that is beneficial to all consumers struggling in the economy.

Whataburger restaurants will soon have the necessary equipment and technology to begin accepting MasterCard PayPass.

Many retailers ask to see identification when customers pay using a credit card.

As many consumers look for a way to rebuild credit or to get credit in a tightening credit market, prepaid cards are gaining in popularity.

The Marriot Rewards Visa card offers a variety of rewards programs for travelrs ranging from families who take annual vacations to the business traveler spending multiple nights away from home each month.

The first phase of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act become law last week.

As the credit industry adapts to both the struggling economy and new credit industry regulations, many are lowering consumer credit rates.

Quicken Rewards Visa credit card is now offering new cardholders a $30 cash back bonus on their first purchase.

Consumers in the market for new electronics should consider opening a SonyCard Reward Visa and receiving a $100 card credit with qualifying purchases.

Visa Inc. and Fifth Third Bancorp are testing a new technique to prevent in-person credit card fraud.

Bank of America has changed its policy that required binding arbitration between its credit card holders and banking customers and the bank.

Discover has released a new biodegradable credit card as part of its focus on sustainability and eco-responsibility. The new credit card style can be used with any Discover credit card.

Consumers owe it to themselves to find out all of the important information about a credit card before applying for it.

The Chase Platinum Visa is a card with great benefits for consumers who qualify. It offers one of the industry's best packages for a platinum credit card.

American Express and Discover have both announced that they will no longer charge cardholders an over-limit fee on credit cards.

With more travelers choosing to stay closer to home and save money, using a MasterCard can help make travel a bit more affordable.

MasterCard has made a million dollar pledge to educational programs in the St. Louis region.

PartnersFirst Affinity Services announced that the University of Nebraska Alumni Association would be partnering with the service to issue a Husker Rewards Visa credit card.

As more people are affected by the economic downturn, banks and credit card issuers are working to help delinquent cardholders keep up with payments and get back on track.

Bank of America has launched a new credit card promotion offering customers a $50 credit on a new Visa Cash Rewards Card.

Understanding how a FICO credit score is calculated is an important part of managing personal credit.

MasterCard is one of the largest credit card issuers and is becoming a big player in the prepaid market for consumers who might not qualify for a traditional credit card.

Public Savings Bank has released a new Visa secured credit card with a quick and easy application process.

Cashback rewards cards allow consumers to earn money by spending money, but only if the credit card is managed correctly.

The Reserve Bank in India is taking new steps to prevent fraudulent credit charges by requiring more information from consumers making online credit card transactions.

Boston Mass. Commuters using the Charlie Card to access the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority system can now pay for travel cards online.

The Linux foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth of Linux, announced the offering of a Linux affinity Visa Platinum credit card to support the advance of the Linux operating system.

As unemployment rates continue to increase, more and more consumers are falling behind on credit card payments without a way to catch up.

Credit card laws are changing banking practices as many credit card issuers switch cards to variable rates. New credit card laws are requiring credit card issuers to alert consumers of any change in interest rates 45 days before the change takes effect.

Residents of San Marcos, Texas can attend a sponsored seminar to learn the basics of responsible credit use.

The World of Warcraft Rewards Visa card is the first of its kind to use game time as a reward rather than cash or travel incentives.

Bank of America and Hill’s Pet Nutrition have partnered to offer the PetRewards Visa card, a new credit card with rewards for purchases for pets. The new card can be customized with a pet’s picture for those consumers eager to show off their fur babies.

Residents of Douglas County, Colorado might find a trip to the motor vehicle office more convenient now that credit cards are accepted.

Credit card issuers look for any indication that a consumer might be struggling financially. Companies are lowering limits, raising interest and now monitoring some card charges in an effort to protect themselves against rising consumer charge-offs.

Although it can feel near impossible for consumers with low credit scores to get a credit card, there are available options. The terms may not be preferable but these cards can help rebuild a bad credit history.

Many credit card users make the mistake of letting credit card debt escalate and not having a plan in place to pay down the debt.

The established big name credit card companies often have some of the best rewards programs, but for some consumers store credit cards are tough to beat.

Bank of America unveiled its new, "Add it Up" shopping Web site, which will provide customers cash back on top of retailers' discounts and credit card rewards. All online banking customers can register their eligible credit or debit card for free.

Credit cards, ATM cards and debit cards are widely used to make purchases, both in person and electronically, creating opportunities for thieves. Not only can cards get stolen or lost, but the numbers can be stolen as well.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union Visa Platinum rewards card offers great rewards and benefits at a low interest rate. The first step is becoming a member of Pentagon Federal Credit union, which specializes in serving the military.

Credit cards are convenient but often come with a price in the form of fees and interest. With some planning it is possible to avoid many of the most common fees.

Debit cards tout the ultimate in convenience — access to cash at hand without having to write a check and wait for funds to process and transfer. But that convenience can come at a high and often unexpected cost.

Western Union, a money transfer service company, is making changes in to its Western Union Gold Card. The Western Union Gold Card is the company’s global consumer loyalty program and is now being replaced with a reloadable Visa prepaid credit card.

As the economy sinks and credit becomes harder to come by and more expensive for those who have it, identity thefts are becoming an even bigger concern. There are steps that consumers can take every day to protect themselves.

Wells Fargo offers a Visa secured credit card as an alternative to traditional cards. The service is available for consumers with poor or zero credit history.

Secured credit cards are an attractive alternative for those who cannot qualify for a traditional card due to a lack of credit history or poor credit. A secured credit card allows the consumer to build or repair credit history.

U.S. Bank and TACA airlines, a premier airline to North, Central and South America, have partnered to offer the new DISTANCIA Visa and DISTANCIA Visa Signature credit cards.

Visa has entered the market of prepaid cards with the Visa RushCard. The RushCard is touted as offering the convenience of a credit card without the debt — and its a safer alternative to cash.

Credit is often the most convenient way to make purchases while traveling, but without being prepared, consumers find unexpected fees or other complications.

American Express announced a return to a charge card to lure back credit shy consumers.

The government has made many efforts to boost the floundering credit market, but banks are still not offering new credit cards to consumers.

Debit cards are quick and convenient, but for those that pay credit card balances in full each month, credit offers many more benefits to consumers.

As gas prices roll over the $3 mark, Hyundai announced a new program guaranteeing a year’s worth of gas at $1.49 per gallon on most Hyundai models leased or purchased between July 1 and Aug.

An increasing number of college students are turning to credit cards to cover tuition bills, but now many public and private universities are including fees for credit card payments.

The banking industry received a large bailout but is not showing the same forgiveness to the people who will have to fund that bailout.

New credit card regulations are making it more difficult for people under 21 to qualify for a credit card. The new regulations are aimed at growing credit card abuse by teens who do not understand the responsibilities and requirements of using credit.

For parents struggling to pay tuition in the Bridgehampton school district, a decision to allow credit card tuition payments could bring relief.

The skies are a bit friendlier for DeltaSky members carrying an American Express SkyMiles credit card.

Many out of the proliferation of offers from so-called debt negotiation "experts" are part of the problem facing troubled borrowers, according to financial writers.

U.S. households are now receiving fewer credit card offers by mail, but more of the offers they receive are for cards carrying an annual fee, according to Mail Monitor, the direct mail tracking service from Synovate.

By summer 2010, new cell phones will be able to unlock doors, create real-time traffic maps and safe-guard credit cards, Hakan Djuphammar, Ericsson vice president of systems architecture, predicted at the mobile infrastructure company’s Business Innovatio

Recent technological changes have helped taxi companies around the country address what taxi industry experts have called the most common complaint among riders: the inability to pay with credit or debit cards.

Once a leading source of credit for small businesses, Advanta Corp., was forced to shut down all new credit card use in May in an attempt to shore up its troubled finances. American Express has since stepped in to offer new accounts to a number of Advanta

The national average annual percentage rate on new credit card offers decreased this week, according the Weekly Credit Card Rate Report issued by creditcards.com.

Discover has joined other major credit card issuers to release a new affinity card with Children’s Miracle Network.

Even high-end retailers are feeling the credit card pinch, a sure sign the current economic woes are hitting formerly strong borrowers.

PULSE, an ATM service provider that serves more than 4,500 banks, credit unions and savings institutions nationwide, offers safety tips for customers using ATMs and debit card purchases.

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose for the third straight month but consumer spending remains low.

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose again in May for the third consecutive month. The Monitor rose two points in May to 86.2 on a 100 points scale. That is the highest that the Monitory’s index has been since September. The number of consumers that sa

A 2009 survey by Securian Financial Group found that making timely credit card payments has dropped in priority by Americans struggling under the weight of the current economic crisis.

Though defaults on credit cards continue to hit record highs, a leading index showed delinquent payments dropped for the first time this year.

When budgets are tight, charitable donations can be of the first casualties. To combat that trend, Capital One Financial Corporation has announced a new program to allow customers to make donations to charities simply by using a credit card.

The daily commute got a little bit nicer for Delta Air Lines customers who fly between New York City and Boston or Washington D.C. from now through July 26.

Many people these days are hiding from their credit card companies and cringing waiting for increased fees, higher interest rates and penalties. But some Citibank card users are singing a different tune